David Frydman

Father | Account Executive @HMHCo serving Nevada | Former principal | Advocate for inclusive education & student success | NY born, Reno based | Views my own

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

After 29+ years, I will retiring from my position to start something new. Extremely bittersweet.

[Desert Heights Elementary School @HeightsDesert]

Check out Coyote Pride - Week of 09/29/25- https://t.co/h62fQySdbZ - 📣 Important Update: I will be retiring as principal of Desert Heights on Oct. 17. Grateful for this community & honored to serve our Coyotes. ❤️

🎃 Don’t miss our Fall Festival – Oct. 22, 5:30–7 PM!

[Desert Heights Elementary School @HeightsDesert]

🌟 New teachers at Desert Heights kicked off orientation today! They dove into our philosophy, instructional practices, and school culture—guided by our amazing returning teachers leading the way. 💚🐺 #WeAreDesertHeights #TeacherOrientation #HOWL

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

We are finishing up our SBAC testing this week. This is how I feel about testing.

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

This guy gets it. Before making any decisions or policies, get into the classroom. There are way too many administrators that haven’t stepped inside a classroom for a very long time.

[Justin Baeder, PhD @eduleadership]

Central office admin bloat is a real problem, especially combined with “data-driven” decision-making that ignores teachers’ reality in the classroom. #education #teachersoftiktok #edleadership #principalsoftiktok #datadriven

[Desert Heights Elementary School @HeightsDesert]

We recently updated our vision statement, motto and core beliefs. We empower potential, We embrace diversity, We inspire growth.

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

School year kickoff with my amazing staff tomorrow. It’s crazy to think that I will only have 1 more of these with the staff at @HeightsDesert.

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

RIDICULOUS EXCUSES NOT TO BE INCLUSIVE | World Down Syndrome Day. https://t.co/xuJThl6Wvg

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

Assume That I Can https://t.co/4uXm28vPAE - Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day next week.

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

So proud of Ricardo for being one of the finalists in the Safe Routes to School drawing contest. His artwork is on a @RTCWashoe bus.

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

Celebrate National Inclusive Schools Week! - 10 Reasons to Support Inclusive School Communities for ALL Students https://t.co/HDvXxIHhzP

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

Be sure you are asking your school these questions during your IEP meeting

[Desert Heights Elementary School @HeightsDesert]

Great things happening at Desert Heights.

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

This is exactly how we should be looking at special education.

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

Celebrating the grand reopening of the Dorothy McAlinden park in the North Valleys area. Thank you to the @CityofReno and Councilwoman Ebert for providing recreational spaces for students at @HeightsDesert and the Stead area.

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

While I have heard individuals with Down syndrome described as delayed, not typical, disabled, suffering from...I prefer to describe Noah as unique, resilient, loving, inclusive and diverse. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #acceptance #inclusion #morealikethandifferent #seetheability

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

Fact 2: Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

Down Syndrome Awareness Month - Fact #1

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

Today is the first day of October which marks the beginning of Down syndrome Awareness Month.
I would like to put out the challenge to not just be ‘aware’ and ‘accept’ individuals with Down syndrome but to focus on INCLUSION. Inclusion in all aspects of life. #inclusion

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

Segregating Disabled Children From Their Peers Doesn’t Help Them, Advocates Say https://t.co/yI0lQNEqOO via @truthout

[David Frydman @dpfny16]

These fantastic 1st graders earned Chill’n with Mr. Frydman. They have been showing respect around the school.